Open-World w/ Xela

Open-World Mixes

Open-World w/ Xela explores a wide range of spaces on the thresholds between contemporary electronic music and provincial, folk traditions across the globe. Each episode will focus on a particular sound, usually outside the bubble of western commercialized, 'global' music categorizations. Expect anything from Dabke, to Cumbia, Kwaito, Séga, Raï, Bhangra, Funaná and more in-between and beyond.

~Tracklist~
Paula Castillo - Lidan Micieban
Andy Ordoñez - Evolución De La Musica Garifuna
Georgette Lambey - Agana
Los Roland's - Jigiti Bola
Socie Gck - Wala Gallu
Figaga/MASCA - Silicona
Ronny Fernandez - Future Punta
Las Chicas Roland's - Laluda Belly
Punta Cartel - Liru (triste)
Aziatic - Mira Me Mami
Paula Castillo - Malati Badagu Buity Lu Ellery
Young P Martinez/Babylou - Waba Tu (Call Her)
Da Rejectz/Eke Primo AfroPunta Lil June - Tiralo
Raulito Chavez el Pollito - Lühüru Nanügün
Las Chicas Roland's - Rebane
Georgette Lambey - Aguyu



Listen live - 2nd Saturdays, 3-4PM ET on www.greatcircles.net

Open-World W/Xela - 12Oct2024

Open-World w/ Xela explores a wide range of spaces on the thresholds between contemporary electronic music and provincial, folk traditions across the globe. Each episode will focus on a particular sound, usually outside the bubble of western commercialized, 'global' music categorizations. Expect anything from Dabke, to Cumbia, Kwaito, Séga, Raï, Bhangra, Funaná and more in-between and beyond.

Special Guest ~ Roma Music Archive 

Listen live - 2nd Saturdays, 3-4PM ET on www.greatcircles.net

~Tracklist~
Fazlija - Helikopter
Muharrem Ahmet/Cita Kral - Babo
Cansever - Hey Hey
İzmirli Taylan - Haydi Şimdi Oynamaya
DJ Yılmaz/Kobra Murat - 3 MAYMUN
İzmir'li Ömer - Barbi Roman Ritim Show
EFEKAN ÜNLÜ/EROL BALPARMAK - KOŞARLI ÇİFTETELLİ
Kobra Murat - Kaliteyiz Markayız Havalıyız
Alemdağlı Alişan - Zombie
Kibariye - Tepecikli
Sotis Volanis - San to tsigaro me katastrefis
ΒΑΙΟΣ ΠΟΛΥΖΟΣ ΕΛΑ ΠΑΛΑΜΑΝΤΕ ΑΜΑΛΑ.ΣΤΟΥΝΤΙΟ ΑΝΔΡΙΚΟΣ ΣΤΕΛΙΟΣ ΣΑΛΗΣ ΣΤΟΙΧΟΥΣ ΣΤΕΛΙΟΣ ΣΑΛΗΣ
Σαραντης Σαλεας & Ελενη Βιταλη - Κι αναρωτιεμαι
Azis - Kazhi Chestno
Motrat Mustafa - Oda Mbush Me Burra
STEFCHO BEND - Ritam TALLAVA
Lejla - Zumadi
Sasho Jokera - Parenge hoilanena
Ork Djodji Bend - О клавири те пабареса
Rigó Mónika - Szép Az Élet
Vlăduța Lupău/Sandu Ciorba - Ciocolata romaneasca
Nótár Mary - Csigabiga/Rák egye ki
Horváth Family - Te Leszel A Menyasszonyom
Vali Vijelie - M-am jurat pe tiganeste
Printesa de Aur - Uita-Te la Mine
F.Charm/Nea Fane - Egalitate
Zejna - Saoroma
Fanni Tähti - Rosita
Lucas Maia - Quero Esta Cigana
Nininho Vaz Maia - Calon
Canelita/C de Cama/Tino JJ - Dale Comba - Remix
Dj Rumbero518 - Rumbas Portuguesas
Dj Jesús machado - MÚSICA CIGANA
Rumbero518 - rumba portuguesa es que casari
Romaní/MD Chefe/AJ Wav - Bandolero

Open-World w/ Xela & Roma Music Archive - 11JAN2025

Open-World w/ Xela explores a wide range of spaces on the thresholds between contemporary electronic music and provincial, folk traditions across the globe. Each episode will focus on a particular sound, usually outside the bubble of western commercialized, 'global' music categorizations. Expect anything from Dabke, to Cumbia, Kwaito, Séga, Raï, Bhangra, Funaná and more in-between and beyond.

Listen live - 2nd Saturdays, 3-4PM ET on www.greatcircles.net

Due to the nature of how these tracks were found it's difficult to put together a tracklist. If you want to know a specific song just ask id on the mix and we'll do our best to send appropriate links/info.

Open-World w/ Xela - 08FEB2025

Open-World w/ Xela explores a wide range of spaces on the thresholds between contemporary electronic music and provincial, folk traditions across the globe. Each episode will focus on a particular sound, usually outside the bubble of western commercialized, 'global' music categorizations. Expect anything from Dabke, to Cumbia, Kwaito, Séga, Raï, Bhangra, Funaná and more in-between and beyond.

Listen live - 2nd Saturdays, 3-4PM ET on www.greatcircles.net

~Tracklist~
Jenneth Prischa - Lyeli Lapwoy Severino Oguti
Dockie Sandie Akello - Akelo Dako
PMD Lagwe - Odoku Ruc Mada
City Boy Commander - Bed Mot
X-Nop - Aber 
OJ Murujut - Auma
Lady Zulu Anena - Agamu Ku
Opiyo Twongweno - Gang Deyo
OJ Gerard - Kiti Lady Zulu
Lucky Pro Man Luo - Ta tayi
Otim Alpha - Toni G
Docky Sandie Akello - General Otema Awany
Lucky Bosmic Otim. Anyira Ker
Lumix Da Don - Nyani Leng
PMD Lagwe - Myel Kwaro Mit

OpenWorld w/ Xela - 08March2025

Open-World w/ Xela explores a wide range of spaces on the thresholds between contemporary electronic music and provincial, folk traditions across the globe. Each episode will focus on a particular sound, usually outside the bubble of western commercialized, 'global' music categorizations. Expect anything from Dabke, to Cumbia, Kwaito, Séga, Raï, Bhangra, Funaná and more in-between and beyond.

Listen live - 2nd Saturdays, 3-4PM ET on www.greatcircles.net

~Tracklist~
Bağlamacı İbo - Bomba Grani
Rojgül - Mındit Kizek Delilo
Heval Remzi - Yara Mına Bedewe
Hozan Tekin - Zırav Zırav
Azad Medya - Ez Vi Govendê Zanım
Fırat Production - Tulum Halayı
Koma Zerdeşte Kal - Narînê
Serkan Aktar - Kronos Mejwez Arabic Tulum
Havin Müzik - Ayşoke Halay
Aziz Waisi - Xeşxeş
Hozan Muzaffer - Fehima
Cahid batmani - Hoynar Tew Nar
Bismilli Zeko - Vayi Here
Bağlamacı İbo - Cida
Koma Zerdeşte Kal - Zimanê Kurdî

Open-World w/ Xela - 12April2025

Open-World w/ Xela explores a wide range of spaces on the thresholds between contemporary electronic music and provincial, folk traditions across the globe. Each episode will focus on a particular sound, usually outside the bubble of western commercialized, 'global' music categorizations. Expect anything from Dabke, to Cumbia, Kwaito, Séga, Raï, Bhangra, Funaná and more in-between and beyond.

Listen live - 2nd Saturdays, 3-4PM ET on www.greatcircles.net

~Tracklist~
Tina Dakouri - Gbeghi
Allah Therese & N'goran Laloi - Ma houa ba
Chantre Maguy & Cécile - Fassou
Antoinette Konan - Heyo N'gbin
Mossia - N'tobeni
Bella Nika - Koklo
Tonton Etienno - Bera
TINA DE CHRIST - A Faman
N'dri Koffi Kaket - Mawaba
Antoinette Allany - Sois Moi fidèle
Princesse Taï - Hommage au Peuple Baoulé
N'Guess Bon Sens - Yabahowé
Antoinette Allany - Eyakande

Open-World w/ Xela  - June 2025

Philadelphia-based label, Internet radio and streaming A/V sessions. We document the grit. 

Label Catalogue [digi available for all releases via Bandcamp]
GRCR-001 - Jason Carr - Athletic [12"]
GRCR-002 - Tony G - Tous la Part le Même Sort [12"]
GRCR-003 - _moonraker - m_type [12"]
GRCR-004 - _moonraker  - remota instruere [12"]
GRCR-005 - Westov Temple - Messiah Drugs [12"]
GRCR-006 - Dan Trevitt - The Missing [12"]
GRCR-007 - Dan Trevitt / Westov Temple  - 2.2 mi [12"]
GRCR-008 - M//R - Gathering Response Data [12"]
GRCR-009 - Chaperone - P O N D [12"]
GRCR-010 - Mid-Atlantic Death [2x12" label comp] 
GRCR-011 - WOLF DEM - Hydrophobia [12"]
GRCR-012 - THRIVE - Nested Structure [12"]
GRCR-013 - Prefix Moniker  - Plasmas [LP]
GRCR-014 - Chaperone  - Snapback Balaclava [12"] 
GRCR-015 - M//R - Among The Methods [LP] 
GRCR-016 - Heckadecimal - Murder Tape  [12"]
GRCR-017 - Radere - I Do Not Want What I Have [LP]
GRCR-017R - Radere - I Do Not Want What I Have Remixes [DIGI]
GRCR-018 - M//R - Forever Intended [DIGI]
GRCR-019 - WOLF DEM - Chatter From A Dying Planet [DIGI]
GRCR-020 - Westov Temple - What's Left [DIGI]
GRCR-021 - M//R - Slo Cerebral [Cassette]
GRCR-022 - Chaperone / WOLF DEM - Live August 14, 2021 [Cassette]
GRCR-023 - Grant Bouvier & Simon Martinez - Live at Passages [Cassette]

Open-World W/Xela - 12Oct2024

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